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GREAT BEND ALIVE

Great Bend Entertainment District

"It's placemaking, not place made! It's a process that is never finished."

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Fridays on Forest 

Great Bend Alive presents Fridays on Forest, sponsored by Equity Bank, Innovative Livestock Services, and Nex-Tech! The event will take place on Forest Avenue, from Williams to Main, on July 25th.

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What to expect?
Come after work with your friends, family, or coworkers and sit outside with a beverage in your hand and enjoy some great food, great music, and a great time! Alcohol will be served in the district, but CANNOT be brought into the district from outside. NO Smoking and no pets in the district, Thank you!

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This is a family atmosphere, feel free to bring the whole gang! There will be security to ensure the safety of you and our properties. Worried about bathrooms?! Don't be, we've got you covered! Bring your appetite - you'll have plenty to choose from!

Enjoy Live Music, Food, and Family Fun!
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Food Vendors:
Los Dos Potrillos
Lumpy’s
Flatlanders
The Local
Freaking Delicious Cheesecake Co.
Gambinos (Buffet from 5 - 7pm on Friday Night)
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Drink Vendors:
CHARLIE'S PLACE
DRY LAKE BREWING
LOS DOS POTRILLOS
LUMPY'S
AVAST YE JAVA

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 Check out the menu as we get closer to the event! https://www.gbedinc.com/downtownevents

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Whether you’re catching up with neighbors, enjoying dinner downtown, or just soaking in the live music, Fridays on Forest is the place to be this summer.

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Want to Get Involved?

Fridays on Forest doesn’t happen without amazing volunteers like YOU! Help us keep the fun going by signing up for a shift:

Volunteer Sign-Up: Click The button at the top of the page,


We’ll see you on June 27th in downtown Great Bend!
 

Important Event Guidelines

  • Alcohol can be purchased within the district but may not be brought in from outside or taken outside the designated area.

  • Fridays on Forest is a family-friendly event—bring the whole crew!

  • Security will be on-site to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees.

  • Restrooms will be available—so no need to worry!

  • No smoking or pets are allowed within the district.

 

Mark your calendar for the last Friday of each month between April and October for all the Fridays on Forest events. Many sponsorships and partnerships are already in place, but if you, your business, or your organization would like to get involved, please reach out to GBED staff at 620-796-2407 or marketing@gbedinc.com. Another way to stay informed is to follow Great Bend Economic Development and Great Bend Alive on social media.

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🔗 Check out the menu as we get closer to the event! https://www.gbedinc.com/fridays-menu

 

Share your pictures on social media with the hashtag: #GBAlive, or email them to marketing@gbedinc.com, so we can share your love for #DowntownGBK. 

 

What to expect?

Come after work with your friends, family or coworkers and sit outside with a beverage in your hand and enjoy some great food, great music, and a great time! 

  • Alcohol will be served in the district, but CANNOT be brought into the district from outside. 

  • No alcohol can leave the district.

  • This is a family atmosphere, feel free to bring the whole gang! 

  • There will be security to ensure the safety of you and our properties. 

  • Worried about bathrooms?! Don't be, we've got you covered! 

  • Bring your appetite - you'll have plenty to choose from!

  • No smoking or pets are allowed in the district.

 

2025 Season Dates:

Events are from 5 pm to 10 pm (new longer hours as requested in our surveys)

  • April 25

  • May 30

  • June 27

  • July 25

  • Aug 29

  • Sept 26

  • Oct 17

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